ssh to Server from within a Shell Script
 

Hi!


How do we ssh to a server from within a Shell Script (Bash)?

I have been trying to achieve it but it seems that ssh does not support stdin for password.

I want to ssh to a particular server and execute some commands/scripts and then logout of it. I want to do it all from within a Shell Script so that I can add it to crontab.

Any ideas?

Hello,

The best and most secure way would be to set up key authentication to that remote server so that you don't have to provide a password. If you cannot (or don't want to) go that way (which is the most secure) you could use a tool like sshpass that can be used to pass on your password to ssh from within a script. Using sshpass your password will be visible in the script so limit access to the file/computer you're using it on or encrypt your script when you've found it functional.

Kind regards,

Eric

The problem is resolved and is related to my other thread:

http://www.linuxquestions.org/questi...nd-ntp-873325/

Hi,

Glad you've got it solved and that you choose to use key authentication as a solution. Have fun with Linux.

Kind regards,

Eric